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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,298.35, 4,950.77 and 2,511.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,298.35, 4,950.77 and 2,511.03 is: 3,769.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,298.35 : 4,950.77 = 2,511.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,298.35/4,950.77 = 2,511.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,298.35x = 4,950.77 × 2,511.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,298.35x = 12,431,519.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,431,519.44/3,298.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,769.01

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